Welcome to the group!
Yep, you'll get the "naysayers." I had several who told me "oh don't do it. People die. You won't like it. It doesn't work. Blah Blah Blah." Then I had those who were very supportive because they knew that, for me, it was a matter of life or death, really.
Listen to your heart, your head, and educate yourself. Definitely don't go into this blindly. Know what to expect pre surgery, during the procedure, and post surgery. Know that it changes your life forever and you can never go back to the way you were before. Make sure you are comfortable with your dietitian and your surgeon and that you have great support lined up first.
Before my surgery, I had all my supplies ready for after and I knew exactly WHAT I would be eating (or drinking, as the case was) and WHEN. I had little medicine cups to "eat" out of, baby plates, spoons, forks (though I don't think the utensils are really necessary--the small plate does help though.)
Just be prepared and if you have a question, ask. I believe the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.
Good luck and I hope everything goes great for you all thru the process!
Oh by the way, I'm Ann and I had gastric bypass on 9/27/12. I've had virtually no problems at all--I have been very lucky. It took a year of denials to get it done, so I had a lot of time to prepare and deal with the food issues. Once again, good luck!

Hello and I welcome you to our group! You've just made a positive step in your weight loss journey by being with My Fitness Pal, and coming into our group. BRAVO.

I'm stressed for time tonight, but I totally agree with all the advice Annwyatt69 has given you. I researched all my options for over a year before I had the Gastric Sleeve done at the end of July. Know your options always.

The only advice I can give is to only tell people you absolutely know who will support you with your decision! You don't need any negative energy nor negative comments feeding your decision.

Good luck to you!!

The only advice I can give is to only tell people you absolutely know who will support you with your decision! You don't need any negative energy nor negative comments feeding your decision.

This, totally. It's funny how when you start telling people that you are considering surgery, they all become medical experts and feel that they should be telling you what you should be doing. I didn't tell a lot of people, some people in my family didn't even know till I got my surgery date.

I am 4 weeks post sleeve surgery today, and personally, I think changing my eating and exercise habits long before surgery really helped me prepare mentally and physically for this. Also, what Ann said - I made sure I had everything I needed before hand. Preparing your environment is important!

The sleeve has been great for me. Feel free to message me with questions!

Take a good look at the naysayers, some may be well meaning but misinformed while others are scared you will get fit while they are not. We hear these stories so frequently in group and quite often those same neighsayers will turn into sabatogers. Surround yourself with positive people who support your efforts but who will be honest, push the others away.